North Korean missile launches pose no immediate threat, US command says

US Pacific Command said Tuesday it was monitoring missile launches by North Korea and consulting closely with regional allies and partners, according to Anadolu Agency.

“We are aware of the missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Nov. 4 (KST) and are consulting closely with our allies and partners,” the command said in a statement.

“Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies.”

The statement reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to defending its territory and maintaining its security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

“The United States remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region,” the command said.